Posts Categorized: Software Sales Candidates

What an Interviewer Wants to Hear in Your Elevator Pitch

Successful salespeople know the importance of brevity. They understand that in the field they have a very short period of time to make a lasting impression on their prospects. However, those same salespeople often fumble in job interviews when they must give an overview of themselves to the hiring manager. Interviewers want to see strong… Read More »

“Tell me About Yourself.” What an Interviewer Wants to Hear

One of the most dreaded questions in the interview process is often the first question that many hiring managers ask.  Interviewers like to lead off by saying, “Tell me about yourself.” This open-ended question is often extremely difficult for candidates to answer, but hiring managers use it to see how interviewees handle themselves in unstructured… Read More »

Effective E-Mail Message Tips

Effective e-mail messages begin at the top. Save time and set a good example for your staff by keeping these tips in mind as you type:   Use short, specific, and concise subject linesto help others identify your e-mail message’s purpose and importance. They also motivate recipients to read and reply.   Announce routine items… Read More »

More States Ban Social Media Snooping

One of the first things many of us tend to do when trying to find out more about someone is to find them on a social media outlet. Many people do not use the highest privacy settings, and their information is there for all the world to see. It is slowly becoming a way for… Read More »

Is Your Attitude Holding You Back?

Whether you want to admit it or not, your attitude plays a large role in whether or not you are successful in your job. There is a story about a man who sat outside the gates of a city and as a traveler passed by, he asked what type of city it was. The traveler… Read More »

Things You Should Never Do When Leaving a Job

Even when you’ve mentally prepared yourself to leave a job, it can be difficult to make the change. Whether you’re sad to go, or you’re counting down the hours until you can rid yourself of your employer for good, there are several things you should avoid doing at all costs. One: Don’t Say What’s On… Read More »

Exceptional Leaders Cultivate Potential Leaders

A number of men and women in middle management are increasingly reluctant to take the next step up in their careers because the corporate ladder is not as appealing as it used to be, and the sacrifices to climb it are too high. Instead, they are redefining how they can keep contributing to their organizations,… Read More »

Handling A Bad Performance Review

Should there come a day that you receive a bad performance review at your job, there are some things to keep in mind to handle the situation appropriately. It can be so easy to feel offended about critical feedback, especially if you feel that you are doing a good job at your place of employment.… Read More »

Why You Should Take a Recruiter’s Call (Even if You’re Gainfully Employed)

Nobody likes receiving an unsolicited phone call, it’s true.  It can be frustrating having to field multiple incoming calls and emails from recruiters, but if you’ve got skills that are in-demand, it might be worth it to take the time to hear what they have to say.  While you may be happily employed today, you… Read More »